Gesellschaft

society

Plural: die Gesellschaften/ɡəˈzɛlʃaft/

Feminine noun meaning 'society' or 'company'. 'In guter Gesellschaft sein' = to be in good company.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
die Gesellschaft	die Gesellschaften	/ɡəˈzɛlʃaft/

Example Sentences

Die Gesellschaft verändert sich.

Society is changing.

Er gründete eine Gesellschaft.

He founded a company.

Ich leiste dir Gesellschaft.

I'll keep you company.

Gesellschaftsform (die) — type of company

Gesellschaftsspiel (das) — board game

Confusing meanings

✅ Context: 'Gesellschaft' = society (abstract) OR company (business). 'GmbH' = Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

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